According to local historian, Leith Barter, the creek was named after “Terah” – a grey Arab stallion owned in the 1850’s by Captain John Griffin of the Whiteside Run. In fact the whole area at one time was called “Terrors Creek” but the local postmaster didn’t like the name, saying it sounded too much like “Torrens Creek” so the name changed. The only authentic spelling of the name “Terah” I can find in town is the restaurant “Terah’s” on the main drag. I expect you wouldn’t get far naming a restaurant “Terror’s” would you?

The wooden pylons are remnants of a bridge that was part of the old railway line between Dayboro and Ferny Grove.

I think the funny looking hut with cream paint and a red roof is related to the old railway line but I’m not sure.

Hi Wayne The road has “No Through Road” signs, but it’s a gazetted road reserve, and so is accessible to the public. Out of respect for the locals I wouldn’t drive a car through there, but no one will complain if you pass along it on foot, on a horse or on a bike. If you’d like a government map showing the official boundaries please let me know. Neil

Dayboro and surrounds is a really popular area for cyclist and visitors in general wanting to escape the city. If you’re looking for what else to do when in town you can check out Dayboro.com. There are a few really nice cafes to have a pit stop at.